Join best-selling designers Mary Jane Mucklestone and Gudrun Johnston on a Shetland adventure through 14 stunning knitting patterns crafted for confident knitters eager to deepen their colourwork skills.
This co-authored love letter to the Shetland Islands weaves together the landscape, traditions, and people through wearable designs ranging from the Cake Fridge Hat and Bousta Socks to the Heritage Yoke sweater and Island to Island Vest. Each pattern balances relaxed accessibility with intricate challenge, supported by clear instructions, charts, and a comprehensive techniques section.
Rooted in Shetland heritage yet infused with modern design sensibility, the collection is perfect for cold-weather layering and everyday wear. Discover the stories behind each piece—from seaweed-inspired colourwork to patterns born from roadside moments—and read short travel narratives that celebrate the islands' outsized influence on the knitting world.
This exclusive paperback edition brings the gregarious spirit of Shetland into every stitch, portable and ready for knitters with a passion for travel and timeless craft.
